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CA AB2561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avelino Valencia

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires operating systems and applications to set users' default privacy settings to the most privacy-protective option available
  • Prohibits operating systems and applications from changing a user's privacy setting without obtaining explicit consent
  • Defines "application" broadly to include software programs, mobile apps, and desktop apps that collect, process, or store personal information and offer privacy settings
  • Builds on existing California Consumer Privacy Act protections and browser opt-out signal requirements taking effect January 1, 2027
  • Requires no state appropriation and has no fiscal impact on state or local programs

Legislative Description

Operating systems and applications: privacy settings.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Privacy and Consumer Protection3/9/2026

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